Dewey Williams
Born: 2/5/1916 in Durham, NC, USA
Died: 3/19/2000 in Williston, ND, USA
MLB Debut: 1944-06-28 | Final Game: 1948-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Dewey Edgar Williams
Biography
Dewey Williams, born in 1916, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues from 1944 to 1948. Primarily serving as a position player, Williams played a total of 193 games during his career, where he recorded 108 hits and achieved a batting average of .233. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed offensively with 3 home runs and 37 RBIs, while also demonstrating speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases.
Williams’ career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was emerging from World War II and witnessing a shift towards a more competitive and dynamic playing style. While his statistics may not place him among the game's elite, his contributions to his teams and the sport during a challenging era highlighted the resilience and talent of players who competed during this time. After his retirement on September 26, 1948, Williams left behind a legacy as a dedicated player who navigated the complexities of professional baseball during an era of significant change.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 193 | 464 | 48 | 108 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 2 | 46 | 52 | 0.233 | 0.302 | 0.293 | 0.595 | -1019.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | CHC | NL | 79 | 262 | 23 | 63 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 23 | 18 | 0.240 | -643.0 |
| 1945 | CHC | NL | 59 | 100 | 16 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0.280 | 209.5 |
| 1946 | CHC | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | CHC | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | CIN | NL | 48 | 95 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 0.168 | -585.7 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | WS | CHN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 181 | 0 | 571 | 82 | 16 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | CHN | C | 77 | 0 | 317 | 50 | 7 | 7 |
| 1945 | CHN | C | 54 | 0 | 114 | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| 1946 | CHN | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | CHN | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | CIN | C | 47 | 0 | 137 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 181 |